Family Law
Divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, and support — handled with discretion and care.
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Protecting your rights with confidence & experience.
Counsel for individuals and businesses navigating the moments that matter most — built on two decades of courtroom discipline, uncommon clarity, and an unwavering commitment to your outcome.
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About the Firm
Counsel rooted in clarity, discretion, and results.
Founded by James Whitman, Whitman & Co. is a boutique practice built for clients who expect more from their attorney — direct communication, considered strategy, and uncompromising advocacy in and out of the courtroom.
For more than fifteen years, we have represented founders, families, and Fortune-listed companies through their most consequential matters — earning a reputation for preparation, composure, and quiet, effective resolution.
- Personalised legal strategy
- Direct attorney access
- Transparent flat-fee options
- Confidential consultations
Practice Areas
A focused practice. Depth across the work that matters.
We accept a limited number of matters each year so that every client receives senior attention from first call to final resolution.
Criminal Defense
Strategic defense for state and federal matters, from misdemeanors to complex felonies.
Learn moreCorporate Law
Formation, governance, contracts, M&A, and ongoing counsel for growing companies.
Learn moreReal Estate Law
Acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and dispute resolution for owners and developers.
Learn moreCivil Litigation
Trial-ready advocacy in commercial, contract, and employment disputes.
Learn moreIntellectual Property
Trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and enforcement for creators and brands.
Learn moreWhy Clients Choose Us
The standards that define our work.
Personalised Strategy
No template playbooks — every plan is built around your specific facts and goals.
Transparent Communication
Direct attorney access, plain language, and no surprises on the invoice.
Aggressive Representation
Composed in negotiation. Relentless in court when it counts.
Ethical Practice
Decisions guided by your interests and the standards of the profession.
Fast Response
Calls and emails returned within one business day — without exception.
Confidential Consultation
Discreet intake and privileged conversations from the very first call.
Experience
Two decades of disciplined, deliberate practice.
- 2021 — Present
Founding Partner
Whitman & Co. Attorneys at Law
- 2015 — 2021
Senior Associate
Sullivan, Rhodes & Park LLP
- 2012 — 2015
Legal Advisor
United Nations · OLA, New York
- 2010 — 2012
Bar Admission
New York · Southern District of NY
- 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Columbia Law School · cum laude
- 2024
Super Lawyers — Rising Star
Recognised in Civil Litigation
Selected Case Results
Outcomes that reflect the work.
Commercial Litigation
Challenge
Cross-border breach-of-contract action against a manufacturer with a counterclaim exceeding $12M.
Outcome
Full dismissal of the counterclaim and a confidential settlement in favour of the client.
Family Law
Challenge
High-net-worth divorce involving complex asset valuation across three jurisdictions.
Outcome
Negotiated resolution preserving 92% of client's pre-marital holdings without trial.
Criminal Defense
Challenge
Federal indictment on a white-collar matter facing a presumptive multi-year sentence.
Outcome
Charges reduced; resolution achieved with no incarceration.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter is decided on its specific facts and circumstances.
Client Voices
Trusted by founders, families, and counsel.
“James handled our matter with extraordinary composure. He explained every option clearly, anticipated the other side at every turn, and delivered a result that exceeded our expectations.”
Eleanor Hayes
Founder, Hayes Capital
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Contact
Let's discuss your matter.
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- Phone+1 (212) 555 0144
- Emailhello@whitmanlaw.com
- Office280 Park Avenue, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10017
- HoursMonday – Friday · 9am – 6pm